At Pet Supplies Plus our vision is to make it easier to find better products for your pets.  Our Category Manager position is key in bringing this vision to life.  As a Category Manger for Pet Supplies Plus, you will plan, select and purchase key programs, items and brands for a merchandising category.

The Category Manger key responsibilities include:

• Driving sales and margin for assigned categories
• Owning category strategy—monitor trends and act quickly to maximize results
• Creating annual and monthly plans for category sales and margin growth
• Negotiating through JBP to secure cost, marketing support, and distribution
• Managing assortment and planograms for all brands and items
• Planning and executing promotions across stores and eCommerce with strong messaging
• Building partnerships with internal teams, private brand, vendors, and distributors
• Engaging field teams—provide tools and training to drive flawless execution
• Analyzing competition and trends to grow market share
• Partnering with inventory and logistics to ensure in-stock and smooth flow
• Using AI, data and predictive analytics to optimize assortment, pricing, and promos
• Integrating strategies across in-store and digital channels for personalization
• Identifying opportunities to grow private brand for differentiation and profitability

• A Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years related experience
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Exceptional relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and CoPilot
• Omnichannel or Franchise model merchandising experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self-motivationand results orientation with the ability to function effectively as a part of a cross functional team yet work independently
• Ability to travel to stores, manufacturers, and trade shows Approximately 5% travel required

Why Us: Our Pawprint Values Neighborly, Knowledgeable, Trustworthy, PetCentric

• Work in a collaborative, neighborly environment that values initiative, curiosity, teamwork, and care for pets.
• Engage in our pet-centered culturebring your dog to work
• Employee discount up to 50% at our stores (plus coupons!)
• Bonus Pay based on Company performance
• Promotion from within culture
• Flexibility to meet your needs with Paid Time Off & hybrid work arrangement
• 401k savings plan
• Health, dental, vision & disability plans
• Health & flexible savings accounts

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